Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Before you declare bankruptcy, it’s crucial to understand how the law treats the concept of secured vs unsecured debt. First, let’s briefly touch on two of the most common types of bankruptcy: Chapter 7 and Chapter 13. What’s the Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13?

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Debt Free Colorado

JANUARY 20, 2024

You can consider filing for bankruptcy if you have overwhelming medical debt or persistent financial struggles. Bankruptcy can halt legal actions and start a fresh financial start. Various alternatives to bankruptcy are available. How Does Chapter 7 and 13 Bankruptcy Affect My Medical Bills?

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Sawin & Shea

OCTOBER 26, 2022

A variety of factors determine whether or not you’ll be able to discharge all of certain personal loans, including whether the loan is secured or unsecured and whether you file via Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. What’s the Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Personal Loans?

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

These include declaring Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 bankruptcy. While both are good options to stop foreclosure (or postpone), in this blog we’ll focus on Chapter 13. In most cases, Chapter 7 bankruptcy allows the debtor to postpone a foreclosure sale, but does not stop the process permanently.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

However, while bankruptcy can help, it’s important to understand how the process works, especially concerning your medical debt. At Sawin & Shea, our team of Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy lawyers is here to help. Simply put, yes, you can file bankruptcy on your medical bills.

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Credit Corp

MAY 3, 2023

However, we’ve provided some basic answers below to the question, “What is the difference between Chapter 7, 11, and 13 when it comes to bankruptcy?” In This Piece Understand the Types of Bankruptcy How Do You Know Which Bankruptcy Type is Right for You? What Is Chapter 11 Bankruptcy?

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 30, 2023

Although businesses can also declare bankruptcy, we will focus on personal bankruptcy in this article. In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy , (sometimes misleadingly described as liquidation bankruptcy), certain debts are discharged within 3-4 months. Which Debts Cannot be Discharged in Bankruptcy?

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 13, 2024

It basically serves as a legally binding promise that the person filing for bankruptcy will resume making payments in full and on time to the creditor. Entering a reaffirmation agreement is a way that debtors in a Chapter 7 bankruptcy keep collateral attached to secured debt like houses or cars.

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Roths Child Law

MARCH 2, 2023

The type of bankruptcy filed determines the reporting rules In general, delinquent counts and other blemishes on someone's credit report will only stay on that report for seven years. However, the rules are a bit different for bankruptcy. Technically, a Chapter 13 bankruptcy could also drag down a credit score for roughly a decade.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 14, 2023

Because so many struggle financially after divorce, it’s common for individuals to declare bankruptcy before or after their marital dissolution. Here’s what you need to know about bankruptcy and divorce. Additionally, filing for bankruptcy before a divorce can save you the headache of dealing with creditors in the future.

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 22, 2020

It’s a smart choice to file for Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Your bankruptcy plan will allow you to catch up on payments and settle your debts while giving you a chance to keep your home treasured belongings. If you have a job but you’re struggling to make your payments every month, Chapter 13 can help.

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Sawin & Shea

MAY 24, 2023

Chapter 7 bankruptcy (the most common form of bankruptcy ) essentially wipes away a large portion of your unsecured debts and protects certain assets you may possess. Briefly, unsecured debts are not backed by any collateral. Credit card and medical debt are examples of unsecured debt.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 23, 2023

Before you decide if bankruptcy is the best option for you, it’s important to understand the two different types of bankruptcy that are available to individuals: Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy. Most Debtors, however keep everything they have. Where Do I Go From Here?

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

When you are behind on payments to numerous creditors, you may decide to prioritize some payments over others, such as utility bills. However, it’s important to keep in mind that paying one creditor and not another can be seen as preferential treatment should you decide to file for bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

NOVEMBER 17, 2021

When you are behind on payments to numerous creditors, you may decide to prioritize some payments over others, such as utility bills. However, it’s important to keep in mind that paying one creditor and not another can be seen as preferential treatment should you decide to file for bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 25, 2022

However, which type of bankruptcy you file will also depend on what kind of debt you have. Secured and unsecured debt is handled differently in Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13. What is Secured Debt? Secured debts are a type of debt backed by an asset that is used as collateral.

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Debt Free Colorado

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Quick Summary: Bankruptcy can be a viable option amid economic challenges and advantageous for retirement savings with proper guidance. IRAs are generally protected in both Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcies, offering security for retirement funds. Will I Preserve My 401(k) Plan in Bankruptcy?

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Sawin & Shea

OCTOBER 20, 2021

However, for some, debts are often so unmanageable and add up over time that two consecutive bankruptcy filings might be necessary. You should only file for successive bankruptcies if truly necessary and with the full intention of following through on the process. Filing Again After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

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Sawin & Shea

OCTOBER 20, 2021

However, for some, debts are often so unmanageable and add up over time that two consecutive bankruptcy filings might be necessary. You should only file for successive bankruptcies if truly necessary and with the full intention of following through on the process. Filing Again After Chapter 7 Bankruptcy.

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Titan Consulting

AUGUST 23, 2020

In many cases, you may also lose certain secured assets like homes and cars in a liquidation to pay your creditors some of what you owe. You must qualify to file for bankruptcy, and your income must meet an income means test. Chapter 7 liquidates assets and discharges qualified debts.

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 12, 2022

The type of bankruptcy you file will determine how your debts are handled. In Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: While not guaranteed, most debts are often discharged when you file a Chapter 7 bankruptcy. In Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Chapter 13 bankruptcies work a little differently.

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Sawin & Shea

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

If you are in the Chapter 13 Bankruptcy process, you have a three-to-five-year reorganization payment plan. This plan will allow for one monthly payment to wrap up most types of debt and will provide you with automatic court protection from your creditors.

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 12, 2023

Effects of Declaring Bankruptcy While the exact effects of personal bankruptcy will depend on whether you’re filing for Chapter 7 or Chapter 13, you can expect immediate benefits once you file. Both forms of bankruptcy provide an automatic stay, which is a legal order that protects you from creditors.

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Sawin & Shea

JUNE 7, 2023

Cosigner Responsibilities: Bankruptcy and Debt Collection If a primary borrower declares bankruptcy, the co-signer associated with the debt may be responsible to pay back creditors, but this will depend on the type of bankruptcy that the primary debtor filed.

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Sawin & Shea

AUGUST 2, 2023

Many people ask, when should you file for bankruptcy? Bankruptcy Relief Filing for bankruptcy can not only assuage the anxiety and guilt associated with insolvency, but it can provide much-needed relief from creditors’ harassing phone calls. Many people say this is one of the best benefits of filing for bankruptcy.

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Roths Child Law

DECEMBER 15, 2021

If you’re in this position, you’re probably tired of the creditors calling you and sending you letters. One option that you have is to file for bankruptcy. This gives you the chance to take care of your debts and start fresh. How does the court divide debts? Credit cards are one of the more common unsecured debts.

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Roths Child Law

JANUARY 31, 2023

If you are struggling to pay your debts, you have a number of options at your disposal. You can approach your creditors for a waiver or negotiate a repayment plan that will work for you. If these options are not possible, you may consider filing for bankruptcy. Some delay the process out of misunderstanding or fear.

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Though it can negatively impact your credit score, many debtors find that dealing with a bad credit score for a few years is better than constantly being weighed down by debt and harassed by creditors. Credit cards, in almost every case, are dischargeable debts. In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your debts are not discharged upfront.

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Sawin & Shea

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Though it can negatively impact your credit score, many debtors find that dealing with a bad credit score for a few years is better than constantly being weighed down by debt and harassed by creditors. Credit cards, in almost every case, are dischargeable debts. In Chapter 13 bankruptcy, your debts are not discharged upfront.

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Sawin & Shea

APRIL 12, 2023

There are five different types of bankruptcy filings, but for clarity’s sake, we’ll be emphasizing Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy-related issues as they are two of the most common ways to file. What is the Difference Between Chapter 7 and Chapter 13? Who Is an Insider?

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Sawin & Shea

JANUARY 11, 2024

Staring down mountains of debt can feel overwhelming. Medical bills, credit cards, payday loans, and struggling businesses – it can seem like the letters and calls from creditors will never stop. Bankruptcy filings for both individuals and businesses are on the rise. Your attorney will guide you through each step of the process.

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 27, 2022

To fully understand how this works, it helps to understand the basics of credit card debt when you are filing for bankruptcy, which we will dive into below. Understanding Credit Card Debt and Bankruptcy. Most people file for bankruptcy in the hopes of having their debts that they are struggling to pay discharged.

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Sawin & Shea

MARCH 27, 2024

In this blog, we take a close look at ways Chapter 7 bankruptcy affects future or current employment. If you have additional questions, we encourage you to read our online articles about filing bankruptcy. What Is Chapter 7 Bankruptcy? Chapter 7 is often referred to as liquidation bankruptcy.

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Debt Free Colorado

MARCH 3, 2023

What Can’t Bankruptcy Do? What Should I Consider Before Filing for Bankruptcy? Are there Available Alternatives If You Have a Lot of Debt and don’t Want to File for Bankruptcy? Are My Creditors capable of appealing My Bankruptcy? What Debts are Discharged in Bankruptcy?

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Roths Child Law

JULY 26, 2020

It can be helpful to learn more about the bankruptcy process and what happens if you need to move forward with this process. Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a popular option because it only takes a few months to complete. During the Chapter 7 process, there will be a discharge of certain balances.

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Sawin & Shea

JULY 28, 2021

Bankruptcy isn’t rare in the Hoosier state; Indiana has the 7th highest percentage of bankruptcies in the United States, based on population: 22,748 in 2019, or 3.38 Taking that into account, we’ll focus on Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Some debts are definitely dischargeable: Medical bills: This is a lifesaver because ?

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Debt Guru

AUGUST 30, 2021

Some professionals will helpfully walk you through a debt management program or counsel you about the best way to handle your debt, but scammers will take advantage of you unless you know what to look for. So, when should you seriously consider debt relief? Chapter 7 bankruptcy comes with some serious downsides.

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